05.22.2015 tntrivia.com:
Here at Tennessee Trivia we are very disappointed in the new Tennessee
State Logo. The removal of the beloved and familiar three star symbol
of our state is a travesty and should be corrected.
Read about this new change here.

Bible To Be Tennessee State Book?2.13.2015
tennessean.com: Freshman Rep. Jerry
Sexton wants to add the Bible to the state symbols of Tennessee.
According to the Bean Station Republican's legislation, the Holy Bible
would be "designated as the official state book." Read more
here.

Gun Maker Barretta Moves to Tennessee!07.23.2014
Forbes.com: Beretta U.S.A. Corp.,
is leaving Accokeek, Maryland. Baretta announced they're moving to a
new facility being built in Gallatin, Tennessee. This move will take
300 jobs out of Maryland. Read more
here.

11.21.2013 barna.org:
In a recent Barna research poll, Knoxville, TN was found to be the
most "Bible-Minded City" in the United States. Other Tennessee cities
that ranked in the top twenty were Chattanooga at number three, and
Nashville at number fourteen. See the entire list
here.

11.15.2013
adventure.nationalgeographic.com:
Three Tennessee cities were featured on National Geographic's Top 100
'America's Adventure Towns.' The cities of Gatlinburg, Knoxville, and
Nashville were chosen among the top cities in Tennessee for adventure.
Read more
here.

11.13.2013 millington.wmctv.com
- With 1,000 miles deep into an adventure-driven trek across the
Volunteer State, three friends continue a months-long walk along back
roads in a collective pursuit to slow down and explore the different
lifestyles and landscapes Tennessee offers. Named the Tennessee
Walking Men, the three individuals set out on foot from Memphis in
August to discover what it means to call Tennessee home while
documenting their experience in a film. Read more
here.

11.11.2013 tennessean.com:
Lake City, TN — Despite the famous bluegrass song, Rocky Top,
Tenn., has never actually been home sweet home to anyone.It’s not a
town at all, but a rocky outcropping in the Great Smoky Mountains
National Park, more than 5,400 feet high on the Appalachian Trail.
Now, an East Tennessee county commissioner and a group of silent
partners want to do something about that. Reasoning that the name
Rocky Top has cachet, they are promising an impoverished town of 1,700
big things if the residents would be willing to change the town’s name
from Lake City to that of the song. Read more
here.

10.21.2013 wbir.com:
Kelly Clarkson is celebrating a big
moment! The singer married singer married fiancé Brandon Blackstock
Sunday, and she reported the happy news on Twitter Monday afternoon.
Clarkson also shared an adorable picture of Blackstock planting a
sweet kiss on her head. And she looks stunning in her long-sleeve lace
wedding dress by Temperley (she tweeted thanks to the designer). The
ceremony took place at Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tenn. Read more
here.

10.15.2013 espn.go.com:
BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Tennessee and Virginia Tech will finally play a
football game at Bristol Motor Speedway, and they expect to set an
attendance record in what is being billed as the "Battle at Bristol."
Track and officials from both universities formally announced the
plans Monday amid confetti and fireworks during a festive news
conference at the 52-year-old racetrack. The game is scheduled for
Sept. 10, 2016. Read more
here.

10.1.2013 forbes.com:
Tennessee was ranked 15th best state for business and career in Forbes
Magazine's 'The Best States For Business and Careers.' States were
ranked based upon business costs, labor supply, regulatory
environment, economic climate, growth prospects, quality of life, and
population. Read more
here.

06.27.2013 mfrtech.com:
Oddello Industires, LLC officials announced today that the company
will expand operations at its Morristown, TN facility, representing an
investment of $4 million and the creation of 228 new positions in
Hamblen County. Read more
here.